Parents' Experiences of Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonates With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Objectives: The purpose of the study is to assess parental experiences of therapeutic hypothermia for moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy with the goal of improving local clinical practice guidelines and fostering family-integrated care in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Methods: This single-center retrospective cross-sectional study included neonates and their parents registered in the Swiss National Asphyxia and Cooling Register between 2011 and 2021. Based on a literature review, an anonymous survey of parents of neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy was developed and conducted using an online survey tool.